BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC
Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.
Requisition ID :20177
Employment Type : Full Time
Job Category : Sales
Work Location : Green Bay, WI
Territory is Green Bay, WI and surrounding area
BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:
Strategic Accounts Executive- is responsible for driving sales growth, managing and retaining select key account locations across- portfolios exceeding $250K in potential revenue , driving profitable growth through customer analysis, strategic account planning, and value realization. This role focuses on maximizing account penetration and long-term retention by delivering measurable value through cost savings initiatives, continuous improvement reviews (CIRs), and solution optimization. This role develops trusted executive-level relationships with cross functional leaders in Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Engineering, while also ensuring disciplined engagement at the site level to strengthen adoption and results. In addition, they position MSC's solutions as a long-term competitive advantage.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sell, manage and retain portfolios over $250K in potential revenue to achieve profitable growth and retention.
Develop and execute strategic account plans that anticipate customer needs, align with business objectives, and drive account penetration.
Proactively identify churn indicators and implement interventions to safeguard retention and customer satisfaction.
Negotiate and renew agreements with underperforming or at-risk accounts to optimize value realization and profitability.
Deliver measurable cost savings initiatives and demonstrate profitability through regular customer assessments and solution optimization.
Conduct Continuous Improvement Reviews (CIRs) with senior stakeholders to showcase value delivered and identify new opportunities.
Build and maintain trusted internal and external relationships with leaders in Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Engineering.
Ensure seamless onboarding of new customers, coordinating with internal teams to deliver commitments and adoption.
Engage with site-level contacts to strengthen solution adoption and ensure consistent execution of account strategies.
Maintain disciplined use of CRM tools and reporting standards to ensure accuracy in forecasting and account visibility.
Act as a strategic advisor by leveraging market insights, benchmarking, and industry trends to educate customers and strengthen partnerships.
Analyze customer data and trends to recommend process improvements that reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Present financial and operational insights to customer executives, linking MSC's solutions to measurable business outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS
What You Need:
Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience required.
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated sales and marketing success, including at least 2 years in industrial, manufacturing, or distribution sales.
Proven track record of selling profitable solutions and services, consistently meeting or exceeding sales plans.
Demonstrated excellence in sales, negotiation, relationship building, and closing, with the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply insights from customer financial statements to support solution recommendations.
Strong project management skills with a solid history of accountability and results.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.com (CRM).
Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize data from multiple systems to recommend solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver impactful presentations.
Strong interpersonal skills with proven success collaborating cross-functionally (e.g., Marketing, Product Management, Finance) and with leaders holding competing priorities.
High attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and market conditions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound, timely decisions.
Self-motivated and adaptable, able to perform effectively in both independent and team environments.
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Bonus Points If You Have:
Industrial or manufacturing segment experience preferred
Other Requirements:
A valid driver's license may be required.
Capable of driving up to several hours per day to customer location(s) within an assigned territory or region is required
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (walking, bending, standing for long periods).
Willingness to comply with customer safety and PPE protocols.
This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information ( ITAR ) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information ( CUI )
*INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Compensation starting at $51401 - $73430 plus commission opportunties, depending on candidate location and experience.
The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.
This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.
WHY MSC?
People. Collaboration. Insight. That's how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family's health, well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness. Visit our page for a better look at our extensive benefits: Your Future Benefits. (https://jobs.mscdirect.com/content/Benefits/?locale=en_US)
You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.
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